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Prayer for our Church in these Difficult Times
Heavenly Father,
In every age, you have been our refuge.
Yet again and still, we stand before you
asking for your protection on your holy Church.
Using tags: Above the name of the prayer you will see a "tag" which indicates the type of prayer. Use them to organize the articles. For example, click on Rosary to see all the Rosary related prayers and articles.
See the League Prayers for prayers specifically for the Catholic Women's League.
Prayer for our Church in these Difficult Times
Heavenly Father,
In every age, you have been our refuge.
Yet again and still, we stand before you
asking for your protection on your holy Church.
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus Christ,
who are called the Prince of Peace,
who are yourself our peace and reconciliation,
who so often said, “Peace to you,”
grant us peace.
Prayer for Seminarians
Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest, lead our seminarians daily in your footsteps, that they may become priests aflame with love for God and all. Amen.
~ Fr. Cristino Bouvette - Vocations Director, Diocese of Calgary
Prayer for the Dignity of Human Life
Lord and giver of all life, help us to value each person, created in love by you. In your mercy, guide and assist our efforts to promote the dignity and value of all human life, born and unborn. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Prayer for the Respect of Life
Heavenly Father, the beauty and dignity of human life was the crowning of your creation. You further ennobled that life when your Son became one with us in his incarnation. Help us to realize the sacredness of human life and to respect it from the moment of conception until the last moment of death.
Prayer for the Sick
Jesus, our Lord,
We ask you to have mercy on all who are sick.
Give them your strength and love,
And help them to carry this cross with faith.
Prayer for the Unborn Child
Lord Jesus, you are the source and lover of life.
Reawaken in us respect for every human life.
Help us to see in each child the marvelous work of our Creator.
Prayer for those with Breast Cancer
St. Agatha is known for her intercession against this disease that affects both women and men. Other patron saints against breast cancer are St. Aldegundis, St. Giles, and St. Peregrine. St. Zelie Martin is also a popular saint to invoke as it is believed that she died from breast cancer.
Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick
O Mary
you always shine on our path
as a sign of salvation and of hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,
who at the cross took part in Jesus' pain,
keeping your faith firm.
Prayer for those going into surgery
Tradition has labeled St. Luke the Evangelist (Feast day: Oct. 18) as a Greek physician, in addition to being the writer of a Gospel and the Book of Acts.
Return to School Prayer Service
Education is a life-long experience that leads the students from where they are to where God wants them to be. The start of a new school year is filled with apprehension, excitement and hope as they enter a new stage in life.
For the Soul of the Faithful
Absolve, we beseech you O Lord, the soul of your servant (Name) from every bond of sin that, in the glory of the resurrection, she may be revived and refreshed among your Saints and chosen ones.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon her.
Source: Oxford Oratory
Rosary Guide
Use this guide to pray the timeless prayers of the rosary. Whether praying on your own or with a group, the meditative repetition of the prayers infuses us with a sense of peace, comfort and spiritual well-being.
The Seven Sorrows of Mary
The Sign of the Cross
The Act of Contrition – O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee,
Spiritual Communion Prayer
by St. Alphonsus de Liguori
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
Spiritual Program
Kathleen Winter composed this program for the 2020 Diocesan Convention and has made it available here for you to use as a resource for future meetings and events. Download copy (in Word so you can edit it to suit your event)
Stations of the Resurrection
Via Lucis, The Way of Light
The Via Lucis, the “Way of Light,” emerges for Triduum liturgies in the same spirit of devotion. Also known as the Stations of the Resurrection, this devotion parallels the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary just as the Via Crucis complement the Sorrowful Mysteries. These stations were discovered in the Catacombs of St. Callistus in Rome.
What is a Novena?
The word novena comes from the Latin novem, meaning "nine". A novena is a prayer that is repeated nine times. It is usually a prayer of petition but sometimes a prayer of thanksgiving.
Write a Prayer
The Prayer Service Planning Workshop, along with a speakers guide and PowerPoint presentation are posted on the National website for personal and group use.